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responsibility, task n.
selecting or setting apart n.

NOUN

responsibility, task

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appointment chore drill duty homework job position post practice stint

STRONG

beat charge commission mission

Antonyms

STRONGEST

unemployment

WEAK

keeping

NOUN

selecting or setting apart

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allocation appointment choice distribution nomination selection

STRONG

allotment apportionment appropriation ascription assignation attribution authorization consignment delegation designation determination giving grant specification stipulation

Antonyms

STRONG

keeping

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assignments

Kelly’s temporary order specifically addressed the outlets’ White House “hard passes” and did not directly address Air Force One or pool assignments.

From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026

This is what the hubbub about the meaning of a college degree misses: A degree is more than a credential achieved by completing homework assignments.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

There are concerns about AI use in schools and workplaces, with students using AI tools to "cheat" on assignments, being wrongly accused of using it and employees "smuggling" it into work.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

She has steered clear of controversies that have occurred at CBS News since Bari Weiss was installed as editor-in-chief, and showed a willingness to step up for big assignments.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

Who was he to give assignments and set deadlines?

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris